Archive for August, 2010

Debate Open Thread

Filed in National by on August 23, 2010 14 Comments

There are two primary debates occurring tonight. One is a debate between Glen Urquhart and Michele Rollins at the Hockessin Memorial Hall. The other debate is between Sheriff Mike Walsh and challenger Trinidad Navarro for the Democratic nomination to New Castle County Sheriff. Use this thread to discuss the debates if you’re listening or attending […]

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Must Read of the Day: Reagan’s Chickens Have Come Home To Roost

Filed in National by on August 23, 2010 12 Comments

Will Bunch has posted on his blog today this killer post: Jobless America: Reagan’s Chickens Have Come Home To Roost. If there is only one thing that you read today, make this it. And be sure to read the links too.

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Monday Open Thread

Filed in National by on August 23, 2010 29 Comments

The Monday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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The Republican Dream

Filed in National by on August 23, 2010 11 Comments

They really need to own this: Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) on Sunday said lawmakers who have not signed onto Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan to balance the budget lacked “courage” and could be targeted by the conservative tea party movement as a result. Armey’s comments on NBC’s “Meet the Press” came just moments […]

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Beware, He’s Armed With Science!

Filed in National by on August 23, 2010 0 Comments
Beware, He’s Armed With Science!

Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate Ron Johnson explains climate change to the rest of us.

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The Party Of New Ideas

Filed in National by on August 23, 2010 0 Comments

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino has an idea – put welfare recipients in prison and teach them hygiene.

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Kowalko Announcement Today

Filed in Delaware by on August 23, 2010 1 Comment

John Kowalko, the Democratic candidate in the 25th District, will announce his candidacy at 11:00 AM at the Newark Senior Center.  Come on out to hear John give ’em hell.

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Have a blog that makes no money? Philly wants $300

Filed in National by on August 22, 2010 14 Comments

We all know the budget problems facing our cities, counties and state governments. Still, what’s Philadelphia’s next great idea, taxing lemonade stands? It would probably be a better revenue model than their plan to charged bloggers $300 for a business privilege license.

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Ground Zero Non-Mosque Protesters Mocked By Nearly Everyone

Filed in National by on August 22, 2010 7 Comments

That a celebrity/gossip site, (Gawker) is mocking these idgits is nice. Nicer still would be ABC/CBS/NBC News mocking them. Baby steps.

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Delaware’s Premiere Political Number Cruncher Looks at Protack & O’Donnell and Finds Them Wanting

Filed in National by on August 22, 2010 10 Comments

These two posts by Tobin have a leitmotif.

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Something Mighty Stinky is a Brewing in the Castle/O’Donnell Primary Race

Filed in National by on August 22, 2010 17 Comments

O’Donnell’s goon squad looks to be loading up to unleash an ethics attack on Castle. (Go get him wackos! Make it hurt!)

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UPDATED: Who is Contacting Me? Colin Bonini With His Racists Signs, That’s Who

Filed in National by on August 22, 2010 29 Comments

Bonini’s signs really bug the shit out of me. It is pure GOP dog whistle racism and if you are too thick to connect the dots for yourself, pull up a chair. School is in session.

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Weekend Open Thread

Filed in National by on August 21, 2010 13 Comments

The weekend edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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